1.   If y varies inversely as x and y = 15 when x = 3, find y when x = 9.
    A. 3 B. 5
    C. 45 D. 15
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  2.   Which of the following is not an example of inverse variation?
    A. the number of samples a store can give away if they give 1 free sample to each of 300 people, or decide to give 2 samples to 300 people
    B. the number of computers a company gives if it has enough computers to give 24 people 1 computer, or 12 people two computers
    C. the distance covered if several different people drive 200 miles to the game at variable speeds
    D. the number of running plays a football team can run if they elect to use 2 running backs for 8 plays each, or 1 running back for 16 plays
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  3.   Coach Rodney has just enough money that he can buy 11 football uniforms for $80 each. But if he decides to instead coach baseball, those uniforms cost $120 each. What is the maximum amount of uniforms that he would be able to buy, assuming he stays within his budget?
    A. 7 uniforms B. 17 uniforms
    C. 8 uniforms D. 16 uniforms
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  4.   If x varies inversely as y and the constant of variation is 24, what are x and y if it is true that x + y = 11?
    A. –3 and –8 B. 3 and 8
    C. –6 and –4 D. 6 and 4
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  5.   If y varies inversely as and y = 4 when x = 6, find y when x = 8.
    A. 9 B.
    C. D.
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